
1 Etang Du Moulin GER
Two beautiful fishing lakes set in 15 acres of the Basse Normandie National Park surrounded by mature pine forests, secluded and quiet. Within easy reach of the ferries and ideally situated for touring invasion beaches.
2 Flers
Flers is famous for its sixteenth/seventeenth century castle which houses a fabulous museum. Here you can find an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures. Flers also offers fabulous indoor activities for all the family such as bowling and swimming should the heavens open up.
3 Vire
Visit the historic town of Vire to see castles, churches and the old clock tower gate. Vire also caters for the golfer with a great 18 hole golf course situated next to the beautiful Lake Dathée.
4 Domfront
Domfront is a medieval city, on a hill at 215 metres above sea level on the way from Paris to Brittany. This position gives the town an exceptional panoramic view on the Low-Normand bocages of which Domfront is the capital.
5 Mortain
Mortain is well known for its waterfalls “cascades” and its ancient Abbey “Abbaye Blanche”. Also offers varying activities from Go-Karting, cycling, climbing and boasts a large outdoor heated swimming pool for all ages.
6 Jug & Jazz
Ambient bar & restaurant – definitely worth a few visits!
7 Fosse Arthur
With a stunning lake, woodland walks, rock climbing and horse riding.
The following are within an hours drive from Jug & Jazz but definitely worth a visit:
Caen
The Capital of Basse-Normandie and well known for it’s historical buildings and splendid castle built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who is buried in St Pierre's church. Take time to visit the memorial building dedicated to those who lost their lives in Caen during the landings.
Bayeux
Famous tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Beautiful town.
Le Mont St Michel
This Benedictine Abbey crowned by the Abbey church dates back to the 13th Century and is an outstanding example of Medieval architecture. The structure is a rocky cone shaped islet in the gulf of Saint-Malo – excellent shops and restaurants to be found inside.
Julouville/Granville
Fabulous white sandy beaches with a casino and daily trips to the island of Jersey in the summer.
Looking for accommodation? Then visit the below links:
www.french-property-news.com (follow “France Holidays” for B&B in Normandy)
www.brittany-ferries.co.uk (for gites & villas in Normandy – Mortain/Vire/Flers/Domfront)
www.earthship-france.com
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